Five explosive quotes from Zuma’s after court address

Former President Jacob Zuma addressed his supporters outside the court on Friday. So too did some of his allies. Quite a few interesting things were said...

Former President Jacob Zuma finally had his first of many days in court on Friday. This time, though, the court was only in session for 15 minutes. After his quick court session, Zuma walked through hundreds of his supporters to a nearby stage. He was going to have his say, so too were some of his infamous supporters.

While the former president won’t be back in court until 8 June, he will certainly be judged even further based on his supporters. On the stage, Zuma was joined by Black First Land First’s Andile Mngxitama, former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, former minister of communications Faith Muthambi and even ANC MKMVA veteran Carl Niehaus.

If there was ever an award for the “most disgraced stage” in SA’s modern history, the stage outside court would be a front-runner.

With so many outrageous speakers grabbing the mic before Zuma, we thought we would take a look at five of the most “wow” quotes.

Carl Niehaus: “The Boers feared Zuma”

“I stand here to say thank you to Msolozi for everything that he has done for this beloved country of ours. Msholozi has been his whole adult life part of the struggle and a commander of uMkhonto weSize. The Boers feared him!”

Zuma: “They will regret reinstating these charges”

Speaking in Zulu, Zuma complained that the charges against him were reinstated for “political reasons”.

“I have never heard of someone who faces charges and 10 years later, faces the same charges. The charges against me have been brought back because of politics. One day they will wish [the case never] continued”.

Zuma: “Arms deal? I wasn’t there.”

“I was not there when the Arms Deal, which I’m being prosecuted for, was made. Maybe my spirit was there… he he he.”

Hlaudi Motsoeneng: “Nice t-shirts!”

While the ANC had instructed members who were showing support for Zuma in court to not where party colours, some chose not to follow those instructions. The Former SABC COO was delighted.

“I’m happy you are wearing the t-shirts! Zuma is ANC, the party should not run away from its own people.”

“I don’t apologise for being here to support Zuma. I am against the ANC for saying Zuma should not be supported in court. I believe despite fighting for the country Zuma is still in prison. Let’s leave Zuma alone.”

Zuma: A dash of shade at Ramaphosa?

In the midst of his rant, Zuma looked to have made a subtle jab at current President (and the man that removed him) Cyril Ramaphosa. Money talks, eh?

“Politicians talk about me. They don’t even know politics. These are the type of people I used to beat when I was young!”

“I don’t care about people with money, because they won’t make it to heaven…”